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INDIANAPOLIS MAN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS AND 1 DAY FOR CELL PHONE STORE ROBBERY

An Indianapolis man, Andre Hamilton, 24, was sentenced to 10 years and 1 day in federal prison for robbing a cell phone store in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The sentence was handed down on July 11, 2019, after Hamilton was found guilty of one count of Interference with Commerce by Means of Robbery and one count of discharging a Firearm during a Crime of Violence. The case was heard by U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker.

“Cell phone store robberies have declined since federal and local law enforcement involvement,” said U.S. Attorney Josh J. Minkler. “It is imperative that individuals contemplating such heinous crimes know that these acts will not be tolerated and that they will be held accountable for their actions.”

Hamilton entered a Boost Mobile cell phone store located on North Michigan Road in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 9, 2018. He wore a mask over the lower portion of his face and was armed with a revolver. Hamilton demanded cash from the store’s register. When the victim-clerk hesitated, Hamilton fired his revolver into the ceiling of the store before fleeing in a vehicle.

Thanks to the quick response of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and assisting officers with the Indiana State Police, Hamilton was apprehended shortly thereafter in the getaway car.

“Robberies – particularly those, like this one, in which the perpetrator discharges a firearm – inject fear into our community,” Minkler stated. “Law enforcement must continue to aggressively investigate such cases in order to protect the public. The safety of shoppers, employees, and all citizens is of paramount importance.”

This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Pamela Domash and Kendra Klump. In October 2017, U.S. Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced a Strategic Plan designed to shape and strengthen the District’s response to its most significant public safety challenges. This prosecution demonstrates the Office’s firm commitment to prosecuting those who engage in violent crime involving firearms.

The FBI and local law enforcement agencies have made tremendous strides in reducing cell phone robberies. The partnership between these agencies and the cell phone co-op has been instrumental in identifying ways to increase safety.